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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act Two, Scene Five, who is at the door for Alceste?
(a) An officer.
(b) His brother.
(c) His fiance.
(d) A member of the Royal Court.

2. What does Alceste wish, concerning Oronte's sonnet?
(a) That he likes it.
(b) That it is longer.
(c) That Oronte does not read it aloud.
(d) That it is not about Celimene.

3. In Act 4, Scene 1, who is talking about what happened to Oronte in court?
(a) Alceste and Oronte.
(b) Célimène and Alceste.
(c) Phlinte and Éliante.
(d) Célimène and Oronte.

4. What is Celimene accused of in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) Turning away all man.
(b) Being indecisive.
(c) Turning away no man.
(d) Being a snob.

5. How does Alceste respond to Oronte's request for friendship?
(a) Alceste decides to be Oronte's best friend.
(b) Alceste tells Oronte he does not want to be his friend.
(c) Alceste accepts his friendship.
(d) Alceste tells him friendship needs time to grow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition of marquis?

2. How would you sum up Alceste's feelings when he is talking to Célimène in Act 4, Scene 3?

3. Why does Alceste not fully trust that Celimene loves him?

4. Who could not remember the man's name that hugged him?

5. What is Célimène's reaction when she thinks someone is arriving in Act 3, Scene 2?

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